Hermiston Irrigation District

Ditch Rider

Hermiston Irrigation District is accepting applications for maintenance crew workers. We need seasonal workers to help with winter maintenance projects.  This would be a seasonal position through the end of the year. There is a possibility of a full-time position after the first of the year to the right candidate. Work will include canal maintenance, pipeline installation, concrete work, clearing brush, mowing and burning. Must deal courteously with the public. Knowledge of irrigation practices, general mechanics and the ability to operate machinery a plus.  CDL or pesticide license a plus. You must have the ability to work outdoors in all types of weather and to perform physical work. For applications please contact Hermiston Irrigation District, at 366 E Hurlburt Avenue, Hermiston or email Business@HermistonID.org.

Notice is hereby given that a position for Director is coming up for election in Divisions 1 and 5. The position in Divisions 1 and 5 are for a three-year term. Nominating petitions for candidates wishing to be placed on the ballot are available at the District office located at 366 E. Hurlburt Avenue Hermiston OR. Candidates must own land in the division they are being nominated for. Nominating petitions with no less than ten qualified elector signatures must be filed with the District no later than 4:00 p.m. on October 6, 2020 to be placed on the ballot.  Elections will be held on November 10, 2020 at the District office.

The District intends to treat the A Line Canal with Captain “Copper” on Wednesday 8/26/2020, the Maxwell Canal on Thursday 8/27/2020, the ME & R Lines on Friday 8/28/2020. If you have any questions, please contact the District office.

The Barton Pump Station is down for repair. At this point, we do not know when it will come back on line.

The District intends to treat the R-Line Canal with Nautique on Friday August 14, 2020.  If you have any questions, please contact the District office.

The G-Line is down so a valve can be repaired. We anticipate the line to be back up and running by this evening.

The application of Nautique “Copper” to the A Line and Maxwell Canals has been rescheduled.  The District intends to treat the A Line canal on Wednesday August 12, 2020 and the Maxwell Canal on Thursday August 13, 2020.  If you have any questions, please call the District office.

The District intends to treat the A Line Canal with Nautique on Tuesday August 11, 2020 and the Maxwell Canal on Wednesday August 12, 2020.  If you have any questions, please contact the District office.

The District intends to treat the A Line Canal with Captain on Tuesday July 28, 2020 and the Maxwell Canal with Captain on Wednesday July 29, 2020.  If you have any questions, please contact the District office.

The District intends to treat the Maxwell Canal with Nautique on Tuesday July 22, 2020. If you have any questions, please contact the District office.